FDA approved a new nasal spray version of Naloxone. Until now the drug only came in an injectable form. Adapt Pharma, maker of the nasal spray, states they will offer it at a discount for emergency workers, police and firefighters. Read the ARTICLE.

A new study by National Institute of Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism reveals that only one quarter of people with drug abuse disorders are ever treated. The study, based on national survey data from 2012 to 2013, estimates that more 23.3 million Americans have been diagnosed with a drug use disorder. Read the ARTICLE.

Researchers at the New York University have found that adults between the ages of 50-59 are the largest group in drug treatment programs. The study, ‘Demographic Trends of Adults in New York City Opioid Treatment Programs – An Aging Population’, also show dramatic shifts in race and ethnicity in the treatment population. Read the ARTICLE.

A new App called Addicaid has been developed to help addicts during their recovery. The developers of the app said it can be used for some 20 different kinds of addiction from alcohol to gambling. Read the ARTICLE.